Memorial Day - Flagstaff to Sedona

We took a scenic drive from Flagstaff to Sedona. It followed the Oak Creek Canyon and was gorgeous! Lots of trees and mountains and breathtaking views. We took our time and stopped along the way. The first scenic overlook had an outdoor market with American Indian vendors selling pottery, jewelry, and other stuff. Kayla and I enjoyed that. We picked up a few trinkets here. Later, we stopped and played in the creek with clear water and lots of rocks. As we neared Sedona, the red rocks appeared; they were stunning. We drove up to one called Cathedral Rock and hiked for a while. Kayla and I went part way until it got too steep, Jay and Matt went much higher. Since we can’t seem to upload photos right now, here’s a link to some great photos: http://www.wildnatureimages.com/Sedona%204.htm

We ate lunch at a two-story Burger King in Sedona. Sedona is a charming tourist area with lots of shops lining the main street. We weren't planning on stopping, but we spotted a shop selling "authentic" Mackinac Island Fudge. So, of course, we had to stop. And yes, it tasted just like the original recipe.

The weather has been perfect and the wildflowers abundant. It's been a real joy to view the scenery here. Even with the holiday traffic, it was still bearable. Back to Flagstaff. Even though I was tired and wanted a nap, I couldn't bring myself to do it. I was enjoying the scenery too much and didn't want to miss the return trip.

Flagstaff is a neat town. It has about 53,000 residents and has a "college-town" feel. Probably because Northern Arizona University is located here. Despite its size, there is a Wal-Mart and Kohl’s within walking distance and Target and Joann’s are down the street. What more do I need?